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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 608.73 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 608.73 and 244.62 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 608.73 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/608.73 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 608.73 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 148,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,907.53/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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